Gifts and Support
Where your gift is needed
UM Global Health Research and Training Initiative
The University of Michigan
611 Church St, Room 358
Ann Arbor MI, 48104
734-615-4630
FAX 734-998-6837
ghrt@umich.edu
Nancy Vander Kuyl, Project Coordinator
The Vision
Among the greatest assets of the University of Michigan are an outstanding faculty with broad international health expertise and experience, and an extensive network of global health institutional partners. UM’s Global Health Research and Training Initiative (UM-GHRT), established in 2005 with funding from the University of Michigan and the National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center, builds on these assets to support and organize multidisciplinary educational and research programs throughout the University that help to make Michigan a national leader in the field of global health. To extend the impact of these scholarly activities, UM-GHRT also organizes public programs that place discussion of global health issues at the forefront of the University’s mission.
UM-GHRT’s goals are to:
- Engage increasing numbers of undergraduate and graduate students in multidisciplinary global health research and experiential learning opportunities,
- Build innovative research collaborations across the University, and,
- More effectively support health research and training partnerships with institutions in low- and middle-income countries.
The Value
The activities and programs of the UM-GHRT serve broad constituencies across the campus by bringing together faculty and students from the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and professional programs to ensure that our students graduate with an appreciation of the complex interaction between health and society and the skills to function effectively on multidisciplinary research, policy an d programmatic teams. UM-GHRT also contributes to training professionals in a variety of health fields by providing support to and helping to integrate Michigan’s graduate programs, many of which are among the most highly regarded in the country, and supports innovative and advanced faculty research in global health.
The Difference
The assistance of private contributors is required to continue and expand upon this important work. The following are some of the areas in which we have established program initiatives and for which financial support will enable us to maintain and enhance Michigan’s deserved reputation as a leader in international education:
- Seed Funding for Interdisciplinary Research in Global Health
- Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Student Travel and Fellowships
- Doctoral Student Research Fellowships
- Annual Global Health Lectureship
A number of our constituent units have also identified specific programs in global health that require additional support. For information on these program please contact the following individuals.
College of Literature Science and the Arts
Sang Han, Development Director Lead
500 S. State Street, Suite 5000
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382
Phone: (734) 615-6384
Fax: (734) 647-3061
Email: hansm@umich.edu
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Beth Johnson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
440 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1689
Phone: (734) 615-4001
Fax: (734) 763-9181
Email: bethj@umich.edu
School of Medicine
Anne Cooper, Major Gifts Director—Medical School
301 East Liberty, Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2251
Phone: (734) 998-7587
Fax: (734) 998-7268
Email: annea@umich.edu
School of Public Health
Lori Rebhan, Development Director Lead
3506 SPH1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109- 2029
Phone: (734) 764-5416
Fax: (734) 763-5455
Email: rebhan@umich.edu
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Rachel Fleck, Development Generalist
Dana Bldg.
430 E. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115
Phone: (734) 615-0270
Fax: (734) 736-8965
Email: fleckrl@umich.edu
School of Nursing
Kendra R McCrate, Director of Development & External Relations
400 N. Ingalls, Ste 1346
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0482
Phone: (734) 763-9710
Fax: (734) 936-3644
Email: emus@umich.edu
School of Social Work
Lindsey S. Rossow-Rood, Manager of Development and Alumni Relations
1080 S. University
Ann Arbor, MI 4819-1106
Phone: (734) 615-2581
Fax: (734) 615-5403
Email: lrossow@umich.edu
College of Pharmacy
Peter Niedbala, Director of Pharmacy Advancement and External Relations
Development Director Senior
1010 Pharmacy Building
428 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065
Phone: (734) 764-7350
Fax: (734) 763-2022
Email: niedbala@umich.edu
School of Dentistry
Jeff Freshcorn, Major Gifts Officer Lead
540 E. Liberty, Ste 204
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2210
Phone: (734) 647-4394
Fax: (734) 615-6285
Email: freshco@umich.edu